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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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